Job details
- Salary £12.21 to £14.00 per hour Extra Hours will be paid
- Role Kitchen Assistant / Catering Assistant
- Hours Full Time
- Location Sutton, London
- Job Reference Care home
Job summary
We are looking for a reliable and motivated Kitchen Assistant / Chef to join our friendly team and help provide high-quality, nutritious meals for our residents. This is an important role within the home, supporting the smooth running of the kitchen and creating a positive dining experience for everyone we care for. Flexibility required, including weekend shifts.
Main Responsibilities:
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Assist with preparing and cooking meals in line with dietary requirements.
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Support the Chef in planning, food preparation, and service.
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Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all kitchen and food-storage areas.
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Follow food safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures.
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Assist with receiving deliveries, stock rotation, and safe storage of supplies.
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Ensure meals are presented well and served on time
Skills / Qualifications:
- Experience in a kitchen environment (care home experience is an advantage but not essential)
- Ability to work safely
- efficiently
- and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and a caring
- supportive attitude
- Reliable
- punctual
- and able to work to a set rota.